Maybe you should call your doctor for an appointment if you are taking this medication.
"We learned from an FDA briefing that the agency has known about this problem for at least eight months and perhaps even longer," said Dingell. "What we don’t know is why diabetics and their doctors haven’t been notified of the substantial risk to the heart from a drug prescribed to protect the cardiovascular system

http://pharmalot.com/2007/05/glaxos_avandia_increases_heart.php

To read the study itself go here.

http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/NEJMoa072761

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/21/health/main2831501.shtml

I watched a video that said things like whole wheat bread and pasta, health cereals and crackers all have carbs that make your blood sugar go up and hold onto fat? Or something like that, like eating them is not good if you want to lose weight. Is this true?

My dentist told me that sugar free candies and sugar free cookies are ok for your teeth, but whenever I buy sugar free candy, I sometimes notice a sign that says "eat in moderation". Why does it say that? Is sugar free candy worse for your health than sugared candy is?

…pressure? Does your pediatrician check
his/her blood like your own physician checks you out at the time of your yearly physical?

The people I know who have infants and toddlers have no idea. Do you think you should be aware of this information? Is it enough that the pediatrician eyeballs the infant/child and takes their temperature?

Could it be that a precipitous drop in any or all of these measures of health be the cause of SIDS?

What do you think?

My grandmother recently fell over and cracked one of her bones in her hip. Being 89 and still healthy, shes beginning to lose her appetite. Im concerned for her health and wondered what type of vitamins and calcium tablets would help her strengthen her bones.

I have searched online and read thru many articles and found that Caltrate was a good choice. Im not sure if this would affect her diabeties due to glucose or sugar amounts inside these calcium tablets.

shes lives in China so these types of meds aren’t available over there and I would like to ship some back to her.

I also found some types of drinks similar to infant formula for diabetics such as :Entrex Diabetic, Ensure, Gluco Burst, and Glucerna.

If anyone has any knowledge about diabetics and bone strengthening meds. please enlighten me with your knowledge and possible some sources that I can research on. thanks!
well, shes always been mobile. she doesn’t have thin bones or anything, but i just wanted something to strengthen it even more than it is. its nothing serious or anything.

I would like to further my nursing career and use my personal training certification to better people’s health through nutrition and fitness. Conditions such as Hypertension, Overweight/Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, Depression, High Cholesterol, and other conditions that can be solved through fitness and nutrition. However, I’m not sure if I can use my own office space to run my own business with my degree/certification

I drank Glucerna shakes by accident for 2 days… will my weight or health be affected?

Hello
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last January, so i’ve had it for a year now. Even though its been a year it still feels new…It’s hard because i think about it a lot. I am flying somewhere for vacation on spring break and im so excited but i know it’s going to be a hassle bringing all those supplies & taking care of blood sugars while swimming in the pool/ocean & stuff ):

any tips on dealing with it? I feel like other teenagers my age are thinking about boyfriends & all that teenager stuff while I am dealing with a disease & my health all the time ): It sort of makes me paranoid even though i know everyone has bad things in their lives. I sometimes find it hard to relate with people my age. I would love some words of wisdom from a diabetic or a parent of a diabetic.
thanks for reading
Lovely: Oh wow! I was diagnosed on the 19th! haha weird! thanks for the advice.. i might send you an email sometime!
oh i know i’m not dying & it could be worse.. sorry if it sounded that way. trust me, i know.. my best friend’s little sister passed away from cancer.. i know how blessed i truly am

Is there a blood glucose meter that is designed to be used by two people?
Thanks to all for your answers. I am asking this because my parents are diabetics. It would be easier for us if the meter had a button or something that would allow us to switch between users and keep data for both rather than have them have to log their data. My mom is 74 and my dad is 79. Their health is not that great. This would make it easier.

I am 18 weeks pregnant and even though I don’t eat too healthy or exercise, I’ve always been in good shape, so I never really worried about it. Now that I am pregnant, I would like to adopt a healthier lifestyle for the health of the baby and myself. Does anyone know of a good meal plan, or a website that has one? If I have a weekly plan in front of me, I am more likely to follow it. Also, any exercise tips for a beginner?

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes many years ago as a result of a heat stroke confirmed by multiple medical physicians. Always been a fit, athletic man–never overweight. Overall health is excellent aside from being a diabetic.

I check my blood glucose (GC) when I wake & every 3-4 hrs throughout the day; administer insulin after every meal (6 times daily-combining slow & fast acting in the AM & PM). Also manage GC levels by knowing when & what to eat to maintain GC levels.

Being a brittle (brittle means BC fluctuates rapidly/easily) diabetic I wonder if there are other people who also have been able to function at such a low blood GC level. I would like to know WHY is this possible?

I used different blood GC meters to be sure they are not wrong & all have confirmed the same #.

No physician to this date has been able to explain this phenomena that I’ve consulted and wondered if there are others who also can function at a low blood BC.
zrepmd thanks. My question may be misleading. I can fully function with a blood glucose reading at 19 whenever it does get this low, which is NOT very often. I wonder how and WHY this is possible as most people black out near 40/50.

Simultaneous venipuncture has proved insignificant in the findings.

I’m stupid when it comes to insurance. Through my job I have BCBS health ins and I just got Dental. I am used to paying a co-pay with the Health Ins. I had some dental work done and asked if there was a co-pay to be settled while i was there. They said oh you mean the deductable. I paid that just wanting to take care of SOMETHING before I left. What is a deductable compared to a Co-pay?

How can she over come this fear? This is very important to her health but the fear is a real issue.Also, is there a good source for her to look up Diabetes 2 internet recipes?

I am new here my husband told me to try asking my question here and I hope I can get some help.

My dad has both jaundise and diabetes. his health seems to be getting worse. Im not sure that his medications are helping him. He takes metforman and adriamycin. He seems to be getting worse.

i just want to know if anyone has heard of any alternitive natural cures and therapies that might work for his conditions. I am open to any ideas. Thankyou

For me the day before 12-20-12 I’m going to throw the world’s greatest party. I’m going max out all my credit cards. I’m going take out huge loans, rent a mansion and stuff. My party going be off the hook. I am going to supply the food, the drinks, music, and games. The good news is that everybody is invited. Because when the prophecy comes true, I would never have to worry about paying off all these bills, and I don’t have to worry about STD’s because my party is also an orgy and I’m planning of having lots of unprotected sex. I’m also a diabetic and I going try beer for the first time in my life, im going eat whole bunch of food that could casue harm to my body. and I won’t ever have to worry about my health ever again. Because of Mayan prophecy would make sure of that. Im putting all my fate on this prophecy

So you know my plans on that day what’s yours